re: Does the progressive federal tax code violate the equal protection clause?Posted by Antonio Moss on 12/10/12 at 8:59 am to GumboPot

quote:Has the progressive tax system ever been challenged under the equal protection clause of the 14th?

Yes, and it does not violate. First, the progressive tax code is declared specifically constitutional by amendment.

Second, the grouping of citizens according to income/economics is given low protection under the 14th and thus, government must only show a reasonable basis for the unequal application of law/benefits.

re: Does the progressive federal tax code violate the equal protection clause?Posted by GumboPot on 12/10/12 at 4:46 pm to Antonio Moss

quote:Yes, and it does not violate. First, the progressive tax code is declared specifically constitutional by amendment.

Second, the grouping of citizens according to income/economics is given low protection under the 14th and thus, government must only show a reasonable basis for the unequal application of law/benefits.